PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,349 km
5,188 miles
YXS
Prince George
Canada
Distance
8,349 km
5,188 mi / 4,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YXS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Prince George Airport
IATA Code PPT YXS
ICAO Code NTAA CYXS
City Papeete Prince George
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Vancouver
Elevation 5 ft 2,267 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 53.890000, -122.680000

Papeete (PPT) to Prince George (YXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Prince George Airport (YXS) in Prince George, Canada is 8,349 kilometers (5,188 miles / 4,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:43 in Papeete, it's 20:43 in Prince George.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,262 feet between the two airports. Prince George Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Prince George (YXS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Prince George Airport (YXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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